Author: Elara Whitlock

Pharmacy

How to Report a Pharmacy Error and What Happens Next

Learn how to report a pharmacy error safely and effectively-and what really happens after you do. Discover why reporting matters even if you weren’t harmed, which agencies to contact, and how to protect yourself from retaliation.

Health

Pregnancy and Liver Disease: Understanding Cholestasis and Safe Treatment Options

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition causing severe itching and elevated bile acids, posing risks to the baby. Safe treatments like UDCA help manage symptoms and reduce complications. Early diagnosis and monitoring are critical for a safe outcome.

Health

Non-Scale Victories: How to Measure Real Progress Without Weighing Yourself

Discover how non-scale victories-like better sleep, more energy, and stable blood sugar-are true signs of health progress, even if the scale doesn't move. Learn how to track real change beyond weight.

Medications

SSRI Antidepressants and Serotonin Syndrome Risk from Drug Interactions

SSRI antidepressants can cause serotonin syndrome when mixed with other drugs like tramadol, MAOIs, or St. John’s wort. Learn the real risks, which combinations are deadly, and how to stay safe.

Pharmacy

Recent Authorized Generic Approvals: Current Options and Market Trends

Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but sold under different labels. As of 2025, only 12 new ones were approved, down from 37 in 2022. Learn which are available, why they're rare now, and how they compare to traditional generics and biosimilars.

Health

Workplace Accommodations for Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Learn how workplace accommodations for medication side effects work under the ADA. Discover what employers must provide, your rights, common accommodations, and how to navigate the process safely and legally.

Health

Hypertension Management: Natural Strategies and Medication Control

Hypertension management combines proven natural strategies like the DASH diet, garlic, and hibiscus tea with medication for safer, more effective blood pressure control. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to do it right.

Health

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation from Drug Reactions: How to Recognize and Manage It

Drug-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation is a deadly but often missed complication of medications like chemotherapy and anticoagulants. Learn how to recognize it early and what saves lives.

Health

Clotting Disorders and Anticoagulation: Understanding INR, DOACs, and Safety

Understand how INR monitoring, DOACs, and safety considerations impact anticoagulation therapy for clotting disorders. Learn which blood thinners work best, their risks, and how to manage them safely.

Medications

Pediatric Safety: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know About Generic Drugs for Children

Generic drugs for children aren't always safe-even if they're cheaper. Learn which medications carry hidden risks, how to spot dangerous inactive ingredients, and what steps parents and doctors must take to prevent harm.